On Air with IER: Episode 20

This week: Indiana received a failing grade for its efforts to protect children's drinking water from lead, but is that a fair assessment? We take a look at what the state and schools are doing to keep their water lead-free. Plus, a new website wants to help make beekeeping easier.

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Introduction

Welcome to Episode 20 of the IER Podcast hosted by Alexa Chryssovergis.

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Indiana Receives Failing Grade for Protecting Children’s Drinking Water from Lead at Schools

By Enrique Saenz

More than 70% of reviewed states received “F” grade in new report that assesses policies intended to protect children's drinking water from lead at schools.

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Intermission

A roundup of recent climate and environmental related headlines from around the world.

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NEW ONLINE TOOL AIMS TO MAKE BEEKEEPING EASIER

By Enrique Saenz

A new website seeks to give beekeepers and bee managers the informational tools they need to successfully raise colonies of pollinators vital to the nation’s agricultural system.

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